News Round Up 2018

[pepperandchips]

News

Paddlefish Offers $25 Bonus with Purchase of $100 Gift Card

In case anyone else has the same question I did, here's part of the fine print:

• Bonus Card valid between April 16, 2018 - September 30, 2018.

Shucks, wanted to snag this for use over Thanksgiving. Oh well. Thanks for posting Ryan!

 

[AzzySpazbourne]

News

Confirmed from last week, Marriot, and SPG rewards program merger to take place in August. Also, coming in early 2019, Ritz, Marriott, and SPG brands will be all available to book on one singular site.

Note: SPG loyal members likely to have more heartburn than Marriott loyal members. SPG points appear to be devalued.

 

[OKW Lover]

News

Confirmed from last week, Marriot, and SPG rewards program merger to take place in August. Also, coming in early 2019, Ritz, Marriott, and SPG brands will be all available to book on one singular site.

Note: SPG loyal members likely to have more heartburn than Marriott loyal members. SPG points appear to be devalued.

I have a lot of points in both programs. Might need to redeem some for a stay at the Swolphin

 

[rteetz]

News

Jeff Vahle takes over as head of Disney Vacation Club, Adevtures by Disney, and Disney Cruise Line

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...dventures-by-disney-and-disney-vacation-club/

 

[Delano Fiedler]

The food looks really good especially the grilled octopus and sea bass. I love good seafood. It also looks like a nice place if your not that hungry and just want some small bites and a big selection of wine.

Totally agree with that. I find seafood really romantic to eat

 

[Lee Matthews]

Rumor

Looks like new monorail replacements in the works for WDW forthcoming, and Main Street Theater may have suffered chopping block to free up some funds for the upgrade.

I said I was fine for the theatre cancellation, if it’s meant we got new monorails so I hope this is the case

 

[rteetz]

Rumor

Looks like new monorail replacements in the works for WDW forthcoming, and Main Street Theater may have suffered chopping block to free up some funds for the upgrade.

We have a thread on this where there is some more info outside of WDWNT.

 

[rteetz]

News

Minnie Vans expand to Art of Animation

https://wdwnt.com/2018/04/walt-disney-worlds-minnie-van-service-expands-to-art-of-animation-resort/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

News

Jeff Vahle takes over as head of DVC, ABC, and DCL

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...dventures-by-disney-and-disney-vacation-club/

Pretty sure you meant “ABD” not “ABC”

 

[rteetz]

Pretty sure you meant “ABD” not “ABC”

Too many dang acronyms!

 

[rteetz]

News

New Stitch MagicBand

http://www.magicbandcollectors.com/stitch-make-an-appearance-on-a-new-open-edition-magicband/

New Americana MagicBand

http://www.magicbandcollectors.com/...icana-mickey-mouse-limited-release-magicband/

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Too many dang acronyms!

No worries - I just though gut into was an odd collection: cruiseline and television ?!?!?!?

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

News

New Stitch MagicBand

http://www.magicbandcollectors.com/stitch-make-an-appearance-on-a-new-open-edition-magicband/

New Americana MagicBand

http://www.magicbandcollectors.com/...icana-mickey-mouse-limited-release-magicband/

I like the Mickey Americana one!

 

[rteetz]

No worries - I just though gut into was an odd collection: cruiseline and television ?!?!?!?

Well Disney is merging everything these days

 

[rteetz]

News

New Lenticular photo at Tower of Terror

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/tower-of-terror-introduces-new-lenticular-photo-experience/

 

[Capang]

News

New Lenticular photo at Tower of Terror

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/tower-of-terror-introduces-new-lenticular-photo-experience/

So these are like the ones at Memento Mori? We had those done there and they hang in our foyer like actual family portraits. It freaks people out. We love them. We're a weird family.

 

[rteetz]

So these are like the ones at Memento Mori? We had those done there and they hang in our foyer like actual family portraits. It freaks people out. We love them. We're a weird family.

I’ve always wanted to but then I think I won’t like it when it’s done.

 

[Capang]

I’ve always wanted to but then I think I won’t like it when it’s done.

It's a cheap and kind of unique souvenir. Try it! They don't turn out too bad.

 

[rteetz]

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

Art of Animation to get Minnie Van Service - leaving only the All Starts without

https://wdwnt.com/2018/04/walt-disney-worlds-minnie-van-service-expands-to-art-of-animation-resort/